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Muhammad & Lonnie Ali /A LLN151 Louisville Late Night
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2010
- Featuring Lonnie & Muhammad Ali - Louisville Downtown Party w/ Wayne Perky & Bob Costas, Present A Bevy Of Notables Including Senator Mitch Mcconnell, Rep. Anne Northup, Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher &The United Nations. Connect directly w/ the spirit of Lonnie & Muhammad Ali at The Ali Center, www.alicenter.org
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.; January 17, 1942) is an American former professional boxer, generally considered among the greatest heavyweights in the history of the sport. A controversial and polarizing figure during his early career, Ali is now highly regarded for the skills he displayed in the ring plus the values he exemplified outside of it: religious freedom, racial justice and the triumph of principle over expedience. He is one of the most recognized sports figures of the past 100 years, crowned "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustrated and "Sports Personality of the Century" by the BBC.
Ali began training at 12 years old and at the age of 22 won the world heavyweight championship in 1964 from Sonny Liston in a stunning upset. Shortly after that bout, Ali joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name. He converted to Sunni Islam in 1975.
In 1967, three years after winning the heavyweight title, Ali refused to be conscripted into the U.S. military, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to American involvement in the Vietnam War. He was eventually arrested and found guilty on draft evasion charges and stripped of his boxing title. He did not fight again for nearly four years-losing a time of peak performance in an athlete's career. Ali's appeal worked its way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, where in 1971 his conviction was overturned. Ali's actions as a conscientious objector to the war made him an icon for the larger counterculture generation.
Ali remains the only three-time lineal world heavyweight champion; he won the title in 1964, 1974, and 1978. Between February 25, 1964 and September 19, 1964 Muhammad Ali reigned as the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion.
Nicknamed "The Greatest", Ali was involved in several historic boxing matches. Notable among these were the first Liston fight, three with rival Joe Frazier, and one with George Foreman, where he regained titles he had been stripped of seven years earlier.
At a time when most fighters let their managers do the talking, Ali, inspired by professional wrestler "Gorgeous" George Wagner, thrived in-and indeed craved-the spotlight, where he was often provocative and outlandish. He controlled most press conferences and interviews, and spoke freely about issues unrelated to boxing. He transformed the role and image of the African American athlete in America by his embrace of racial pride and his willingness to antagonize the white establishment in doing so. In the words of writer Joyce Carol Oates, he was one of the few athletes in any sport to "define the terms of his public reputation."
"It’s said that “behind every great man there’s a woman.” So how do you classify the woman who stands beside the man considered Greatest of All Time? A man, who years after leaving the ring, remains the most recognizable figure in boxing, perhaps in the world? His legacy, as one of the finest athletes in history, is only rivaled by his outspoken activism to an unpopular cause; a commitment that would eventually rob him of his status, his youthful agility, and his world title. Muhammad Ali’s life story-facets, rumors, truths-continues to be a rich broth generating an embarrassment of books and biopics. His youthful antics, razor-sharp word play, and incredible talent linger on as the inspiration for those who aspire to his throne. But not even champions are immune from the arbitrary tricks of fate, the consequences of their choices, the unconscionable devastation of illness. Sometimes, even the Greatest of All Time needs help. And so, we watched with relief, as this bitter turn of events perpetrated on one of the brightest stars of our times turned into a compelling love story. That is what happened when Muhammad Ali married the young, vivacious Yolanda (Lonnie) Williams. Lonnie Ali has never been a silent partner. She has chosen the spotlight in order to give voice to a man who can no longer do that for himself. Her continuing contribution to her husband’s values and quality of life, a life influenced by 33 years of illness, is beyond reproach. She knowingly chose this path and accepts all the ramifications; not just the accolades, but the criticism from those who question her position and power. And she does this with great dignity. It is through her that he remains a potent, philanthropic force. If somewhere in the dictionary Muhammad Ali’s name is listed under Champion, then so is hers. She is, after all, the champion’s champion; and I am privileged to offer this intimate interview with the wife of The Greatest, a great woman herself, Yolanda Lonnie Ali." - Jill Diamond, boxing.com
Greatest of the all time Mohammad Ali. All muslim we are proud him.
He talked more than any other boxer of his era, he said everything that had to be said. At the end he was a silent messenger. It was all God's/Allah's plan. RIP GOAT. 🐐🥊🙏🏾
My hero's..Ali and Lonnie Ali... You are both the Greatest.
Ali-Clinton the two beloved souls together looking amazing...
Indeed
Ali is great man and real hero
In the 90's I March alongside Ali he stepped in front of me reach out his hand for my hand I was so shocked I almost missed the greatest handshake of my life Ali waited till our hands meant each other's and he smiled ❤
PS.
the March was against South Africa's Racism
What a great memory you have! Thank you for sharing it with us. Yet another example of the loving man to all, that he was!
Mohmmad Ali sir is a great boxer.great man .kind hearted, great of all time .I love you sir.God always love you
The GOAT looked very healthy here dispite that ailing disease he endured for over 30 yrs..TRUE CHAMPION..Gone but never FORGOTTEN🙏🏿✨
I boxed when I was 14 and my hero was Ali I checked out as many library books as they had on him , I eagerly waited to watch his fights on wide world of sports, I tried to mimic his style , dancing and flickering my jab out . It wasn’t till I got older did I understood the draft dodging and his Muslim faith and I still didn’t form a opinion because he was just Muhammad Ali the greatest of all times.
It broke my heart to see the champ like this,but Mrs. Ali did a wonderful job. His suffering is over.
Great sports man lovely heart ❤ always help and support poors great human being
May Allah give highestplace in janatul firdous
Ameen
Ali one great Champ, legend, now all the great fighters will remember. Not only his courage, style but Faith! He really was the greatest!
r.i.p. the greatest ALI
I TOTALLY ADORE THIS MAN IN AND OUT OF THE RING ......TOTAL CHARACTER.... I BET THIS WAS DEVASTATING......I KNOW WHEN HE GOT HIS JAW BROKEN HE HATED THAT HE COULDN'T 👄 TALK
When he holds that award up at 8:26 he has the same stance as his friend Elvis Presley.
Why is the picture so blund,not too clear or visible if l may put it that way.However the present of his friend president Bill Clinton made the day a great one to say.May his soul rest in peace ameen
how old was he in this video? he seems fine without tremor on his hand
+Misbahuddin Ahmadi This was filmed just over 10 years ago during opening ceremonies for Muhammed Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
i know this comment is old. But Ali explained that he has good days and bad days. These are one of his good days. Photographers and his kids confirmed that is indeed the case as well. He would have terrible days of tremors and he would have great days where he could speak loud and clear. Had to do with his medicine dosage. Most have said if you catch him after a good night sleep he could usually talk pretty well early in the morning.
🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
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Oh oh life! Such a tragedy.
Tragedy! His life was definitely blessed. Are you kidding me?
Looks like he bit a pumpkin through a fence.
U a comedian??
@@larryjohnson2371 Just an idiot
@@peterstorck5349 .Me or Gerald?
@@larryjohnson2371 NOOO LARRY! I meant Small minded Gerald my friend! AND, I sincerely apologise for not making that very clear Larry, All the very best to you and your loved ones too. Take care and I can tell you're a nice level headed sensible man obviously Larry, Pete.
@@peterstorck5349 Back at you Peter,u sound like a nice and very laid back guy and is intelligent!!